Taping call violates rights in Gingrich affair
The San Diego Union-Tribune says private conversations were secretly recorded without a court order, and tapes allegedly distributed by Rep. James McDermot. The piece emphasizes Fourth Amendment protections and a clear breach of the law, noting political implications around Newt Gingrich and House leaders.
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Florida
House
Newt Ginrich
James McDermot
Gingrich
Ethics Committee
San Diego Union-Tribune
Debate on Diplomatic Immunity and Accountability
A Philadelphia Daily News column argues over diplomatic immunity in the United States. It notes many foreign diplomats work in Washington and New York and recalls a Georgia envoy facing a fatal five car crash case. It weighs fairness against the need to protect officials from arbitrary justice abroad.
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Washington
United Nations
New York
Georgia
Caucasus
United States
Philadelphia Daily News
Aiken Standard Phone and Address Details
Local call lines list subscription and delivery contacts for the Aiken Standard. Circulation hours and weekdays options are given, with switchboard and editor contact numbers. Publisher Scott B. Hunter is reachable at 648-2311.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Democrats do listen to America
A Florida couple, John and Alice Martin, intercepted a cellular call involving Rep. John Boehner and taped it. The Martins allegedly offered the prize to Rep. Karen Thurman to refer them to Rep. James McDermott, who accepted. The Times and others published transcripts, prompting questions about legality and motives while highlighting McDermott’s role in Gingrich hearings.
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America
Florida
John
Alice Martin
John Boehner
Boehner
Newt Gingrich
Karen Thurman
James McDermott
House
New York Times
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The
Hill
Capitol Hill
Times
Gingrich
Ethics Committee
Paper of Record
Ginrich
Martins
McDermott
Newt
Washington Democrat
ACLU
GOP
Enduring plea against child beauty pageants and the JonBenet case
Leonard Pitts argues against sexualizing children through beauty pageants and media, noting JonBenet Ramsey’s murder and earlier victimization. He warns society’s rush to adulthood for kids harms their mental and emotional growth and calls for protecting childhood.
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JonBenet Ramsey
Boulder
Colo
Newsweek
JonBenet
One-Sided Critique of Helping Hands Story by Aiken Standard
The United Way agency Children’s Place board denounces a Jan 11 article as unfairly portraying its director Peggy Ford and misrepresenting the agency’s role. The letter defends Ford’s efforts at Helping Hands, cites safety fixes, staff tensions, and board tensions, and urges corrected reporting while praising Ford’s reputation and dedication.
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United Way Agency
Children’s Place
Helping Hands
Aiken Standard
Peggy Ford
Helping Hands Board of Directors
Helping Hands Board
Helping Hands’ Board of
Mrs. Ford
Sara S. Wood
Aiken
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Miami
Miami Herald
Aiken, S.C
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